Exhibition & Conference Operations Lead

dmg events: Energy Portfolio; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

dmg events: Energy Portfolio is seeking an experienced operations professional to organise and manage multiple exhibition and conference projects from conception through to completion, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to deliver operational excellence and strong ROI.

The role covers planning, budgeting, contract management, venue coordination, AV and speaker management, and onsite fulfilment across events, with responsibilities spanning site surveys, floor plans, and post-show

Qualifications

• Experience in international B2B conferences and exhibitions.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety best practice.
• Strong negotiating and contract management skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple products/projects.
• Sound commercial awareness and budget management.
• Ability to network with senior bodies and diverse cultures.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all operational and logistical elements for conferences and exhibitions.
• Brief and tender for conference elements including stage designs and technical riders
• Work with production and speaker management on conference technical requirements.
• Manage AV, speaker management and content providers onsite.
• Complete onsite fulfilment of all conference elements.
• Coordinate onsite freight, traffic and security requirements.
• Agree sponsorship opportunities, obtain quotes, and manage sponsor/exhibitor agreements.
• Analyse event operations post shows and implement recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

dmg events: Energy Portfolio is seeking an experienced operations professional to organise and manage multiple exhibition and conference projects from conception through to completion, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to deliver operational excellence and strong ROI.

The role covers planning, budgeting, contract management, venue coordination, AV and speaker management, and onsite fulfilment across events, with responsibilities spanning site surveys, floor plans, and post-show